

Don’t Wait to Be Noticed—Get Remembered. Advice from a Top Relationship Strategist.
20 snips Jul 17, 2025
Ronen Olshansky, CEO of Connected Success, specializes in relational intelligence and coaching leaders on strategic networking. He discusses how connection outweighs competence in career advancement. Listeners learn to shift from transactional to relational networking, emphasizing genuine connections. He introduces strategies to overcome barriers in asking for help, including reframing rejection for growth. The conversation highlights the Benjamin Franklin effect, showcasing how small acts of kindness strengthen relationships. Practical tools are shared for building lasting connections that drive success.
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Connection Beats Competence
- Connection beats competence in advancing careers today.
- Strategic relationships move careers forward more than excellence alone.
Leverage Technology to Connect
- Use modern tools like Zoom to meet anyone worldwide instantly.
- Overcome filter failure and pandemic rustiness by practicing conversation skills.
Community Building Over Networking
- Building community is a step above networking.
- Being the center of a community is about serving others, not extracting value.